[quote name='poindexter6' date='09 May 2010 - 10:08 PM' timestamp='1273456090' post='381008']
Understood.
The reason I was unsure was because I thought the CSU units were EMS fly cars that ran on the frequent flyers/911 abusers.
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Negative. That would be the "street calls" program- which actually doesn't even use response units, they are non-emergency. Here is a write up on the CSU:
There are six of these new vehicles in service, purchased with funds from WASA. Current staffing is one sergeant and two firefighters per unit, for a total of 18 personnel. Their primary mission is to inspect and protect the critical water supply infrastructure of the city. This includes testing all hydrants twice between March and October, which amounts to over 20,000.
The units carry electronic devices for searching out water main breaks, PPE, chain saws, and some are also carrying large diameter hose and other accessories intended to support the Water Supply Strike Team. One or more of the units respond on all multiple alarms, and if necessary will assist in staffing the water supply engine companies. At any major incident, CSU personnel will augment or relieve personnel as determined by the Operations Division.
When there is a significant water main break, the CSU will respond and conduct a geographical survey of the impact area, and determine an operation suppression strategy to deal with the loss of water resources. They will brief the incident commander and area operations staff and battalions as needed.
At fire scenes, CSU personnel assist citizens in retrieving personal possessions, and help to coordinate relocation of impacted residents. They also work with the Fire Marshal and Public affairs Office’s in installing smoke detectors throughout the city.
When a major natural disaster takes place, CSU members will deploy as a recon group, assessing the affected area to determine what local and federal resources may be required.
Understood.
The reason I was unsure was because I thought the CSU units were EMS fly cars that ran on the frequent flyers/911 abusers.
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Negative. That would be the "street calls" program- which actually doesn't even use response units, they are non-emergency. Here is a write up on the CSU:
There are six of these new vehicles in service, purchased with funds from WASA. Current staffing is one sergeant and two firefighters per unit, for a total of 18 personnel. Their primary mission is to inspect and protect the critical water supply infrastructure of the city. This includes testing all hydrants twice between March and October, which amounts to over 20,000.
The units carry electronic devices for searching out water main breaks, PPE, chain saws, and some are also carrying large diameter hose and other accessories intended to support the Water Supply Strike Team. One or more of the units respond on all multiple alarms, and if necessary will assist in staffing the water supply engine companies. At any major incident, CSU personnel will augment or relieve personnel as determined by the Operations Division.
When there is a significant water main break, the CSU will respond and conduct a geographical survey of the impact area, and determine an operation suppression strategy to deal with the loss of water resources. They will brief the incident commander and area operations staff and battalions as needed.
At fire scenes, CSU personnel assist citizens in retrieving personal possessions, and help to coordinate relocation of impacted residents. They also work with the Fire Marshal and Public affairs Office’s in installing smoke detectors throughout the city.
When a major natural disaster takes place, CSU members will deploy as a recon group, assessing the affected area to determine what local and federal resources may be required.
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